Los Angeles Chargers star Derwin James spent the early parts of this week recruiting a franchise legend back to the team. Now he’s on to new names – like arguably the top free agent heading to the market this offseason.

It's no secret that the Chargers are a few moves away from becoming legitimate contenders in 2025. With over $65 million in cap space, the front office has the resources to improve this team this offseason.

The Los Angeles Chargers defense embarked on a stunning turnaround in Jim Harbaugh's first season as the franchise's coach. In 2023, they gave up 23.4 points per game, which ranked 23rd in the league.

The Los Angeles Chargers were one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2024 NFL season. LA finished the regular season 11-6 and clinched a playoff berth for the second time in the last five seasons.

The Chargers star safety was tied for the most quarterback pressures among defensive backs in the NFL with 21 during the regular season, according to Next Gen Stats. He was six pressures clear of second place. It was the most pressures James has had since his rookie season, when he had 24 and also put together an All-Pro season.

After Super Bowl 59 concludes the next major event on the NFL calendar is free agency, and with that comes players recruiting new pieces to their team. Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James hasn’t been shy about persuading receiver Tee Higgins,

A clear need is at wide receiver and safety Derwin James wasted no time recruiting Tee Higgins over to Los Angeles. James was down in Orlando at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. While he was there, he jumped on Micah Parsons' podcast The Edge.